Techniquely with Lan Lam

Watch as Cook’s Illustrated's Lan Lam delves into the cooking techniques and science behind some of our most innovative recipes. Here you'll find more about the topics covered in each episode, plus articles highlighting other creative, science-backed solutions to cooking dilemmas from Lan and the team.

recipe • From Episode 28
Caesar Salad
Average rating 4, 75 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 28
Shaved Vegetable Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing
Average rating 4, 64 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 28
Make-Ahead Vinaigrette
Average rating 4, 61 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 28
Kale Salad with Kohlrabi, Orange, and Candied Pecans
Average rating 4, 16 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 27
Catalan-Style Beef Stew with Mushrooms
Average rating 4.5, 35 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 26
Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce
Average rating 4.5, 149 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 26
Pasta e Piselli (Pasta and Peas)
Average rating 4, 241 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 26
Raspberry-Basil Iced Black Tea
Average rating 4, 25 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 25
Raspberry-Cinnamon Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies
Average rating 4.5, 22 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 25
Mocha-Peppermint Mosaic Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies
Average rating 4, 40 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 25
Chocolate-Striped Ginger Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies
Average rating 4, 11 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 25
Cherry-Almond Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies
Average rating 5, 14 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 25
Pistachio-Apricot Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies
Average rating 4.5, 17 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 25
Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies
Average rating 4.5, 45 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 24
Duck Fat-Roasted Potatoes
Average rating 4.5, 92 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 24
Thick-Cut Oven Fries
Average rating 4, 209 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 24
Home Fries
Average rating 4, 92 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 24
Roasted Smashed Potatoes
Average rating 4, 445 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 24
Tools We Use: Spider Skimmers
recipe • From Episode 23
Everyday French Toast
Average rating 4, 652 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 23
Smashed Burgers
Average rating 4, 365 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 23
Tools We Use: Springform Pans
recipe • From Episode 22
Pepper-Crusted Tuna, Preserved Lemon, and Egg Tartines
Average rating 4.5, 8 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 22
Tools We Use: The Best Instant-Read Thermometers
article • From Episode 21
Make Buttery Booze—and Boozy Butter
Equipment • From Episode 21
Tools We Use: The Best Graters
recipe • From Episode 20
Chicken Schnitzel
Average rating 4.5, 119 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 20
Best Chicken Parmesan
Average rating 4, 653 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 20
Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets
Average rating 4.5, 167 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 20
Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Chops)
Average rating 4.5, 115 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 20
Tools We Use: Loaf Pans
Equipment • From Episode 19
Tools We Use: The Best Muffin Tins
recipe • From Episode 18
Pickled Avocado
Average rating 4, 38 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 18
Pan Bagnat (Provençal Tuna Sandwich)
Average rating 4, 103 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 18
Tools We Use: The Best Long-Slot Toasters
recipe • From Episode 16
Thin-Crust Pizza
Average rating 4, 212 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 16
Cast Iron Pan Pizza
Average rating 4.5, 718 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 16
Broiled Smashed Zucchini with Garlicky Yogurt
Average rating 4.5, 56 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 16
Tools We Use: Pizza Cutters
recipe • From Episode 15
Pasta Cacio e Uova (Pasta with Cheese and Eggs)
Average rating 4.5, 122 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 15
Pasta alla Gricia (Rigatoni with Pancetta and Pecorino Romano)
Average rating 4, 85 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 15
Tools We Use: The Best Colanders
recipe • From Episode 14
Profiteroles
Average rating 4.5, 26 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 14
Gnocchi à la Parisienne with Arugula, Tomatoes, and Olives
Average rating 4.5, 53 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 14
Gougères
Average rating 4, 54 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 13
Gōngbǎo Jīdīng (Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken)
Average rating 4.5, 191 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 12
Grilled Mojo-Marinated Skirt Steak
Average rating 4.5, 95 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 12
Skillet Chicken Fajitas
Average rating 4.5, 84 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 12
Tools We Use: Glass Baking Dish
recipe • From Episode 11
Best Grilled Chicken Thighs with Gochujang
Average rating 4.5, 78 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 11
French-Style Pork Chops with Apples and Calvados
Average rating 5, 12 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 11
Old-Fashioned
Average rating 4, 63 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 11
Negroni
Average rating 4, 43 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 11
Tools We Use: Charcoal Grills
recipe • From Episode 10
Best Baked Sweet Potatoes
Average rating 4, 383 ratings.
How To • From Episode 10
Microwave Cheese Crisps
How To • From Episode 10
Caramel in the Microwave
recipe • From Episode 10
Microwave-Fried Shallots
Average rating 4, 74 ratings.
article • From Episode 10
Microwave-Fry Your Capers and Put Them on Everything
recipe • From Episode 10
Creamy White Bean Soup with Herb Oil and Crispy Capers
Average rating 4.5, 138 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 10
The Best Microwave Ovens
recipe • From Episode 9
Crispy-Skinned Chicken Breasts with Vinegar-Pepper Pan Sauce
Average rating 5, 19 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 9
Red Wine Pan Sauce
Average rating 4, 24 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 9
Tools We Use: Kitchen Tongs
Equipment • From Episode 9
Tools We Use: Liquid Measuring Cups
recipe • From Episode 8
Roast Chicken with Warm Bread Salad
Average rating 4.5, 227 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 8
Double-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Apple Cider
Average rating 4, 45 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 8
Perfect Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Steaks
Average rating 4, 179 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 8
Tools We Use: Wire Racks
recipe • From Episode 7
Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Starch Noodles with Vegetables and Beef)
Average rating 4.5, 154 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 7
Tools We Use: Chef’s Knives for $75 or Less
Equipment • From Episode 7
Tools We Use: Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards
recipe • From Episode 6
Juicy Pub-Style Burgers
Average rating 5, 9 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 6
Sweet Italian Bulk Sausage
Average rating 4.5, 14 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 6
Lion's Head Meatballs (Shīzi Tóu)
Average rating 4, 193 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 6
Tools We Use: Food Processors
Equipment • From Episode 6
Tools We Use: The Best Rimmed Baking Sheets
recipe • From Episode 5
Chile Verde con Cerdo (Green Chili with Pork)
Average rating 4.5, 255 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 5
Best Chicken Stew
Average rating 4.5, 260 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 5
Pork, Fennel, and Lemon Ragu with Pappardelle
Average rating 4.5, 289 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 5
Tools We Use: Stainless Skillet
Equipment • From Episode 5
Tools We Use: Large Saucepan
recipe • From Episode 4
Caramelized Onions
Average rating 4, 303 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 4
Sautéed Mushrooms with Shallot and Thyme
Average rating 4, 85 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 4
Broiled Chicken with Gravy
Average rating 5, 74 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 4
Tools We Use: Silicone Spatulas
recipe • From Episode 3
Mediterranean Braised Green Beans
Average rating 4, 34 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 3
Walkaway Ratatouille
Average rating 4.5, 314 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 3
Broccoli-Cheese Soup
Average rating 4, 317 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 3
Tools We Use: Dutch Oven
Equipment • From Episode 3
Tools We Use: Wooden Spoons
recipe • From Episode 2
Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Average rating 4, 634 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 2
Braided Round Challah
Average rating 4.5, 33 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 2
Sticky Buns
Average rating 4.5, 258 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 2
Tools We Use: Stand Mixer
Equipment • From Episode 2
Tools We Use: All-Purpose Whisks
recipe • From Episode 1
Pan-Seared Strip Steaks
Average rating 4, 357 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 1
Pan-Seared Salmon
Average rating 4, 306 ratings.
recipe • From Episode 1
Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Pork Chops
Average rating 4, 56 ratings.
Equipment • From Episode 1
Tools We Use: Carbon-Steel Skillet
Equipment • From Episode 1
Tools We Use: Nonstick Skillet
Equipment • From Episode 1
Tools We Use: Sous Vide Circulator
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Lan Lam's Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes
article
Berry Good Granita
article
Tender and Tasty Spanish Potatoes
article
Achieve Nutty and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
article
Why—and How—to Make Dan Dan Mian
article
How to Make Pro-Caliber Doughnuts at Home
article
The Easiest Way to Braid Challah
article
Tangzhong: The Brilliant Secret to Moist Breads
recipe
Caramelized Onion Dip
Average rating 4.5, 85 ratings.
article
Want Crispy, Tender Bacon? Cook It In Water.

Techniquely with Lan Lam

Caesar Salad

Shaved Vegetable Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing

Make-Ahead Vinaigrette

Kale Salad with Kohlrabi, Orange, and Candied Pecans

Catalan-Style Beef Stew with Mushrooms

Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce

Pasta e Piselli (Pasta and Peas)

Raspberry-Basil Iced Black Tea

Raspberry-Cinnamon Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Mocha-Peppermint Mosaic Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Chocolate-Striped Ginger Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Cherry-Almond Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Pistachio-Apricot Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Slice-and-Bake Butter Cookies

Duck Fat-Roasted Potatoes

Thick-Cut Oven Fries

Home Fries

Roasted Smashed Potatoes

Tools We Use: Spider Skimmers

Everyday French Toast

Smashed Burgers

Tools We Use: Springform Pans

Pepper-Crusted Tuna, Preserved Lemon, and Egg Tartines

Tools We Use: The Best Instant-Read Thermometers

Make Buttery Booze—and Boozy Butter

Tools We Use: The Best Graters

Chicken Schnitzel

Best Chicken Parmesan

Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Cutlets

Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Chops)

Tools We Use: Loaf Pans

Tools We Use: The Best Muffin Tins

Pickled Avocado

Pan Bagnat (Provençal Tuna Sandwich)

Tools We Use: The Best Long-Slot Toasters

Thin-Crust Pizza

Cast Iron Pan Pizza

Broiled Smashed Zucchini with Garlicky Yogurt

Tools We Use: Pizza Cutters

Pasta Cacio e Uova (Pasta with Cheese and Eggs)

Pasta alla Gricia (Rigatoni with Pancetta and Pecorino Romano)

Tools We Use: The Best Colanders

Profiteroles

Gnocchi à la Parisienne with Arugula, Tomatoes, and Olives

Gougères

Gōngbǎo Jīdīng (Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken)

Grilled Mojo-Marinated Skirt Steak

Skillet Chicken Fajitas

Tools We Use: Glass Baking Dish

Best Grilled Chicken Thighs with Gochujang

French-Style Pork Chops with Apples and Calvados

Old-Fashioned

Negroni

Tools We Use: Charcoal Grills

Best Baked Sweet Potatoes

Microwave Cheese Crisps

Caramel in the Microwave

Microwave-Fried Shallots

Microwave-Fry Your Capers and Put Them on Everything

Creamy White Bean Soup with Herb Oil and Crispy Capers

The Best Microwave Ovens

Crispy-Skinned Chicken Breasts with Vinegar-Pepper Pan Sauce

Red Wine Pan Sauce

Tools We Use: Kitchen Tongs

Tools We Use: Liquid Measuring Cups

Roast Chicken with Warm Bread Salad

Double-Glazed Salmon with Ginger and Apple Cider

Perfect Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin Steaks

Tools We Use: Wire Racks

Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Starch Noodles with Vegetables and Beef)

Tools We Use: Chef’s Knives for $75 or Less

Tools We Use: Heavy-Duty Cutting Boards

Juicy Pub-Style Burgers

Sweet Italian Bulk Sausage

Lion's Head Meatballs (Shīzi Tóu)

Tools We Use: Food Processors

Tools We Use: The Best Rimmed Baking Sheets

Chile Verde con Cerdo (Green Chili with Pork)

Best Chicken Stew